Kenrei-mon-in Leaping into the Sea - Dramatic portrait of Kenrei-mon-in leaping into the sea after the Taira's defeat by the Minamoto during the naval Battle of Dan-no-ura. Kenrei-mon-in was the mother of the child Emperor Antoko, and they were attempting to flee with the Taira fleet when it was cornered and forced into battle a Dan-no-ura. Kenrei-mon-in, her son, his grandmother, and many Taira warriors jumped into the sea to commit suicide rather than be captured, but she was rescued and spent her final days as a nun. She is shown here clutching her infant son to her chest as she plunges into the undulating waves, her robe and hair fluttering in the wind. A bold design with beautiful detail. A handsome portrait of this brave beauty.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Several small wormholes and holes, mostly near edges, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling and rubbing, some prints have slight creasing. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good condition overall.